, 1887-12-08

3rd. destroyed 500 houses. The dam
age WAS seven hundred thousand
dollars x The Emperor has
declared Corea an independent state.
TRAIN WRECKED.
KYLE, Tex, Dec. 5.-The north
bound Missouri Pacific train from
San Antoni was wrecked near here
last night. Charles Ward, yard
engineer at Austin, who was riding
on the locomotive was killed The
engineer and fireman were seriously
hurt
CABINET TO BE REORGANIZED.
New YORK, Dec. 5.-An Ottawa
special saysi 1T is understood that
upon the return of Sir Charles Tup-
per from Washington complete re-
organization of the cabinet will take
place. A new department of trade
and commerce Will be presided over
by Mackenzie Bowel, Minister of
customs of the inland revenue de-
partment will be Incorporated in the
department of trade and commerce;
department of justice Will be divided
and solicitor general appointed IN
addition to the attorney general
Costigan, minister of inland revenue,
will be shelved in the collectorship of
st. John, n. B.
| WEATHER INDICATIONS.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 5.-Indiea-
tions for the next "a hours commenc-
ing at s o'clock this morning for
Oregon and Washington territory
Rain; southerly wind, light to fresh
in the interior, high on the coast.
IMMIGRANTS FOR SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, Dec 5.-The Canadian
Pacific agent at this place received
word Saturday thai a party of 40
immigrants had purchased tickets in
Charlotte, n c., for Seattle intending
to start for this point during the
first week in January.
OPENING OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Senate
Chamber wore a fresh and tasteful
appearance this morning. The floors
and galleries were newly carpeted
and the desks glistened in coats OF
varnish, the odor of which mingled
family with that of the boquets and
gorgeous floral devices. Tne senators
began to arrive and take seats before
IL o'clock, Senators Stewart and His
cock being the first comers For an
hour before noon the floor was a busy
scene Members of both parties.
their friends, and officers of the Sem
ate taking this occasion to exchange
greetings and compare notes
IN THE HOUSE.
1:3G p. M-The House having
elected Carlisle as speaker, that gen
tleman made speech of thanks for
the honor conferred upon him, in
which he directed attention to the
important labors which would de<olve
upon the present Congress, and
dwelt with much stress upon the i'm
peratiye necessity of such moderate
and reasonable reduction of tariff as
would guarantee laboring people
against the effects of financial de-
preston and at the same time not
deprive them of any part of the just
rewards of their toll.
The work of organizing the House
then proceeded.
AMBASSADOR ARRIVED.
BERLIN, Dec. 5.-Hung Chuen, the
Chinese Ambassador, has arrived
here. He was accompanied by an
imposing suite.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
New YORK, Dec 5.-The Worlds
Washington special says, the presi-
dents message to congress for the
first time In our history will discuss
but one question. 1t will say that in
view OF the paramount and vital i'm
portance to the country of a reduction
of the tariff, he will treat on that sub
Ject alone, and for the present will
refer congress as to the affairs of the
different departments and to the re
ports of the various cabinet officers.
PROHIBITION VICTORY.
WAsHIN GToN, Dec. 1.-Justice Har-
Ian delivered the opinion of the court
To-Day IN the two called prohibition
cases of Peter Mugler, plaintiff in
error VS.. State of Kansas and the Case
| of the state of Kansas VS.. Harmon
!Seibold and others, affirming the
judgement of the lower court in the
two Mugln cases and reversing the
judgement in the Liebold cases the
effect of the petition is to declare
valid the prohibition law of Kansas
and is a victory for the prohibitions
lists
LORD LYONS DEAD.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Lord LYONS.
whose serious illness was announced
recently, is dead.
ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
OLYMPIA, Dec 5.-John Detiere, of
Ihurston county, assistant clerk of
last council called the council to
order at half past two o'clock this
afternoon After roll cali Ross
OBrien, clerk OF district court ad.
ministered the oath of office. Then
followed nominations for temporary
chairman. o. o. White nominated
Milton Gable. of Whitman conDty.
Joseph Foster nominted j. II. Lewis.
OF King county. The latter enioyed
the distinction of being one of the